After five years in the hot seat, Alasdair Smith has gained unique insight into what he considers ‘an incredibly noble and proud trade and one that’s got an amazing sense of fellowship’. Before he takes his final bow at the Scottish Baker of the Year...
Research shows that consumer demand for protein is at an all-time high, with 29% of Americans stating that protein has become more important over the past year.
Kristy Lewis founded Quinn with a mission to challenge the status quo within our food system. Since founding in 2010, Quinn has built a reputation as a trailblazer in advocating climate-friendly agriculture practices. Founder Kristy Lewis believes we...
Since kick-off in 2019, PeaTos has experienced explosive growth and received widespread acclaim thanks to its innovative approach to snacks – adding better-for-you nutrition to popular offerings – and marketing – debunking the junk and challenging the...
Sensient Savory Flavors France has cracked the code in delivering an innovative extract to boost the taste of a multitude of savoury and plant-based treats. Best of all, the portfolio will resonate with consumers on every level.
Did you know there are six official classes of wheat? That each tiny wheat berry seed (the kernel) contains three distinct parts that are separated during the milling process to produce flour? That wheat made into fortified flour is subjected up to 21...
The breakfast cereal and snack giant is on track to achieve its 2025 ED&I goals (equity, diversity and inclusion), noting a 1.3% increase in female representation and 22.7% rise in racially underrepresented talent at the end of 2022.
Globally, eggs have reached record high price levels, driven by an unprecedented outbreak in avian flu, runaway production costs, inflation, COVID and regulatory changes.
The global nutrition specialist has partnered with the bioactives company to decipher the molecular interactions between plants and gut microbes, and their potential impact on human health.
The Cheerios, Lärabar and Pillsbury brand owner has announced several new partnerships and initiatives as part of its commitment to advance regenerative agriculture methods across one million acres of US farmland by 2030.
Action on Salt is calling for mandatory salt reduction targets after its latest research found that some slices of bread are saltier than a bag of crisps.
The breakfast cereal giant is supporting The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation with funds to help eradicate the food allergies that impact millions of Brits.
Steam takes baking to a whole new level, reducing costs for the baker, improving sustainability and more importantly, resulting in better-for-you baked goods.
Kellogg’s has teamed up with the award-winning actress, director, advocate and mother to launch a limited edition Breakfast Bundle that gives back to No Kid Hungry.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the New Jersey-based producer of the better-for-you bars has voluntarily recalled specified lots of its Strawberry Granola & Greek Yogurt Parfait Bar over an abundance of concern.
The ingredient specialist has expanded its US portfolio of functional, clean label ingredients to include texturisers that offer manufacturers a variety of benefits in functionality, value creation and sustainability.
While ‘clean label’ was first mooted to describe simple, understandable ingredients, today it’s a broad concept that means different things to different consumers, influenced by a range of external factors, not all of which are conclusion or straightforward.
In 2023, 135 publicly traded companies spanning 19 countries and 48 industries have been recognised for their unwavering commitment to business integrity. PepsiCo is one of six to have been made honouree since the inception of the list in 2007.
The Chicago-headquartered nutrition company has launched a direct-to-consumer (D2C) plant-based ingredient line derived from sustainably sourced crops.
The snacking giant has extended its highly successful greenhouse programme to the Asia-Pacific region to seek out the entrepreneurs who are developing innovative solutions that promote the circular economy for packaging and climate reduction.
Frosties’ frontman Tony the Tiger is stepping back from the breakfast cereal giant’s mini multipacks will be replaced with more boxes of Coco Pops and Corn Flakes, deemed to be healthier options.
KTC (Edibles) Limited – a leading supplier of edible oils in the UK – has acquired Glasgow-based margarine manufacturer Cardowan Creameries for an undisclosed amount.
Some of the biggest names in the bakery and snacks industries – including Mondelez, Quinn, ADM, PepsiCo, General Mills and Wildfarmed – have signed up to promote the importance of better-for-you farming processes. But there’s so much more to be achieved.
The clean label trend shows no signs of slowing down as simple ingredient lists remain a priority among 82% of global consumers, with almost as many willing to pay more for products they perceive to be ‘cleaner’.
The Hershey Company has released dairy-free alternatives for two of its most iconic brands with Reese’s plant-based peanut butter cups going on sale this month, making it the first vegan chocolates sold nationally, followed by Hershey’s plant-based extra...
While bread has traditionally been linked to a greater risk of weight gain and obesity, researchers are quickly realising the benefits a loaf fortified with superfood ingredients can have on an individual’s health and wellbeing.
We’re in the midst of the deadliest bird flu outbreak in US history, with the knock-on effect of squeezing egg supply. Combined with high commodity feed prices and labour shortages, eggs have surged in price – not a happy situation for either the consumer...
Sleep Foundation research reveals 93% of US adults have an after-dinner snack at least once a week. Obviously aimed at finding ways to improve sleep quality, the Foundation’s latest survey results also offers a wealth of opportunities for functional bakery...
The Healthier Product Innovation Fund (HPIF) provides grants for local producers to tap a range of academic institutions to help boost the healthier living drive in Scotland.
As the cost of living crisis exacerbates, 4 million children in the UK are experiencing food insecurity and go to school hungry, impacting not only concentration and ultimately the results of our future leaders, but also their social behaviour and mental...
The Kerry Health and Nutrition Institute (KHNI) has identified 10 key trends set to shape the food industry in 2023, with women’s health, affordable nutrition and sugar and salt reduction among some of the top areas for innovation.
The Colorado-based mission-driven snack producer has announced its participation in the Soil Carbon Initiative's recently launched Go-To-Market Pilot Programme, designed to incentivise more US farmers to improve soil health, which will increase biodiversity...
Reformulation and innovation are key to security a healthier and more sustainable future for food. How can key public health challenges be met by leveraging technical advances and ingredient innovation? Join us at FoodNavigator’s Positive Nutrition Summit...
The San Francisco-based bioactives specialist released new research that reveals a significant subset of consumers who are engaged in a new horizon of science-based, natural solutions for health.
‘Today’s consumers are unified in taking a holistic approach to health, however, there is no one-size-fits-all solution’, as highlighted in research commissioned by Fonterra’s wellbeing nutrition brand Nutiani.
Ahead of the 2025 World Health Assembly Nutrition deadline, several heads of African Union (AU) member states have called for more commitment and accountability in tackling malnutrition and food insecurity.
Ingå Group was created by Swedish investment firm Novax and currently comprises clean label ingredients specialist Ulrick & Short and recently-acquired French counterpart Louis François.
Crown Flour Angels – an initiative of the wheat-milling business in Nigeria – has launched a baking academy to train and economically empower more women.
SpermidineEvo from GoodMills Innovation promotes cell health and wellbeing into later life and can be added to granola and protein bars, breakfast cereals and bread.
Forget the fancy filling, topping and titbits, Brits still prefer their pancakes the traditional English way – with just a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkling of sugar.
